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There are two things that you should consider regarding travel security.  First, travel whether for business or pleasure really makes today’s world go round. Second, people are the world’s critical infrastructure.  If we fuse these two facts, the inevitable result is good Travel Security practices.  Despite the fact that we’re traveling with increasing frequency and that travel risk has increased substantially over the last decade, travelers still lack a cohesive body of knowledge on how to keep safe while away from home.

Travel Security

Despite the fact that tourism is one of Thailand's top industries, the "Land of Smiles" has taken its toll as a series of widely publicized armed robberies and murders of tourists, particularly women, continue to rise. In March, a British tourist was murdered on his sailboat, and in January, police arrested a Thai man for the murder of a German woman who was killed during a party on a beach in southern Thailand.

One trend that is increasingly troubling is the rise in homicides stemming from robberies, suggesting that criminals are murdering their victims, so as to reduce the risk of being apprehended and convicted.

More and more businesses are utilizing the skills of AR’s globally placed consultants to secure themselves, families and delegates while travelling in unfamiliar territories.

Before you attempt to find the best airline ticket and hotel deal you should consult the travel security guidance for your destination from your country’s Foreign Service.  Besides confirming visa and other entry requirements, you should heed the security advice given, especially if you’re traveling to a high risk rated country